State of Decay

State of Decay

Undead Labs · November 5, 2013 · Zombies, Survival, Open World, Action, Post-apocalyptic

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State of Decay costs £2.50 in the United Kingdom, $3.30 in the United States and $3.30 in Georgia (USD) right now.

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United Kingdom £2.50 — £2.50 1
United Statesyour region $3.30 — $3.30 1
Georgia (USD) $3.30 — $3.30 1

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About State of Decay

✦ AI summary

Build and defend your stronghold while scavenging for resources in a dynamic zombie-ravaged world where every decision shapes your survival. Rescue diverse survivors with unique abilities, lead daring raids for supplies, and choose your own path to rebuilding civilization in this third-person action game.

The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world. You choose where to make your stand, designing and fortifying your home base, performing daring raids for food and ammunition, and rescuing other playable survivors with unique talents.

State of Decay — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 1, 2026
Very fun.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 26, 2026
pretty classic zombie murdering action. writing has some, SOME, heart put into it which is all that matters to move the plot forward. worth if you like murdering zombies, not worth if you like realistic or player friendly driving mechanics
Recommended Aug 1, 2026
cool stuff see if we can get vsync to work? nahg lmao play the second one
Recommended Jul 20, 2026
[h1]State of Decay: The Pioneer of True Zombie Survival Simulation[/h1] [i]The original State of Decay is a brilliant milestone in the zombie genre—a game that successfully shifted the focus from mindless shooting to actual, gritty survival management. Developed by Undead Labs, this title captured the hearts of fans by delivering the ultimate "Walking Dead" fantasy. It is not just about fighting the undead; it is about keeping a community alive, managing scarce resources, and making brutal choices. Even years after its release, the first installment retains a unique, tense charm that paved the way for modern survival games.[/i] [h2]🧟 Pure Survival Tension and Permanent Death[/h2] The standout feature of the first State of Decay is the ever-present, pulse-pounding tension driven by Perma-Death. You don't just play as one invincible hero; you control an entire community of survivors, swapping between them as they get tired or injured. If you get careless during a supply run and your favorite character gets swarmed by a horde or torn apart by a Feral, they are gone forever. This mechanics forces you to play smart, respect the dark, and turns every simple scavenging trip into a high…
Recommended Jul 17, 2026
Vey unique and enjoyable exploring and looting
Recommended Jun 18, 2026
A game I will never forget. My Old 1070 Thanks this great zombie game. I would love to play this with my friends but none of my friends have it.

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